March 19 Federal Reserve Meeting: The Real Storm May Be in the "Talk"



Regarding this Federal Reserve meeting, remember one conclusion: rate cuts are a pipe dream, the key is watching the attitude.

Since March's no rate cut is already priced in and the market has fully digested it, the only two things that can really move the markets are:

1. Dot Plot (interest rate projections): This is the biggest variable. Currently, the market expects only 1-2 rate cuts this year. If the dot plot shows that committee members believe there will be only one rate cut for the entire year, or the first rate cut is postponed to after September, this would be unexpectedly hawkish and would clearly impact risk assets like equities and crypto.

2. Powell's Speech: Pay close attention to his views on inflation. As long as he emphasizes inflation risks or hints that "interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period," it's basically bearish.

Summary: This meeting looks more like bad news being priced in, but don't let your guard down. As long as the outcome is more "hawkish" than market expectations, the market could experience volatility at any time.
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Wishing you great wealth in the Year of the Horse 🐴
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